Associate General Counsel | Equipment FinanceAltius Search Group is conducting a search on behalf of a client for an Associate General Counsel to support and strengthen its legal team. Our client is a growing equipment finance organization seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its legal team. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and serve as a key legal partner to the business.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in commercial and transactional law, along with the ability to provide practical legal guidance in a fast-paced financial services environment.This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working closely with internal stakeholders, balancing legal risk with business objectives, and supporting a broad range of matters related to contracts, compliance, lease transactions, and portfolio issues.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and transactional documentsProvide day-to-day legal support to business teams on contract, operational, and regulatory mattersAssist with lease enforcement matters, including workouts, recoveries, bankruptcy-related issues, and other collection mattersAdvise internal partners on legal and compliance issues involving equipment finance transactionsSupport legal matters related to UCC, titling, documentation, and secured transactionsPartner with internal departments, including sales, credit, collections, operations, compliance, and human resourcesHelp identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutionsContribute to the continued development of legal processes, policies, and best practices across the organizationJob RequirementsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolActive license to practice law2 to 4 years of relevant law firm or in-house experience in commercial, corporate, or transactional lawStrong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative business environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented mindsetExperience advising on collections, lease enforcement, compliance, or employment-related matters is a plusFamiliarity with UCC, titling, secured transactions, or equipment finance is strongly preferredWhat We're Looking ForA quick learner who is comfortable handling a variety of legal issuesA professional who can provide thoughtful, practical counsel rather than purely academic legal analysisSomeone who builds strong working relationships and communicates effectively with both legal and non-legal stakeholdersAn attorney who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is willing to take a hands-on approachCompensation and BenefitsThe company offers a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays.Work ArrangementCandidates who are able to work onsite are preferred, though remote consideration may be available for especially qualified individuals.